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16 March 2010 - the European Court of Human Rights has ruled that it is legal for State Pension payments to differ for pensioners who have retired abroad.
15 March 2010 - new rights for Britain's 30 million credit card users will save people millions of pounds and give them more control over their finances.
11 March 2010 - a new free money advice service has been launched, offering online, telephone and face-to-face help on issues like money worries, financial planning and your consumer rights.
10 March 2010 - the 2010 Budget will take place on Wednesday 24 March, Chancellor Alistair Darling has confirmed.
4 March 2010 - UK consumers often fail to return faulty goods, according to a recent survey. Standing up for your consumer rights could save you thousands of pounds.
10 February 2010 - members of the armed forces who are injured in combat are to receive more money under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme.
1 February 2010 - scammers are using a range of media to target unsuspecting people. Find out how you can protect yourself and get involved by sending in scam messages sent to you.
26 January 2010 - data from the Office of National Statistics shows the UK economy is finally pulling out of recession. Gross Domestic Product rose in the last quarter of 2009.
20 January 2010 - a recent report suggests up to 100,000 people may have taken out illegal loan shark loans last month to help cover the cost of Christmas. If you need a loan, why not borrow from a credit union instead?
19 January 2010 - do you own a leasehold flat? If so, make sure you renew your lease before the unexpired term drops as low as 80 years, or the cost of renewal could skyrocket.
15 January 2010 - from next week, calls to claims benefits and pensions from a mobile phone will be free. Calls to the 0800 numbers affected are already free from BT land lines.
15 January 2010 - the vehicle scrappage scheme is coming to an end, so if you want to take advantage you need to be quick.